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56 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994 make the report less expensive and if for some reason this proposed improvement does not get completed, all of this information will be available in the future. Council Member Bergeson asked if the $1,000.00 cost for preparation of the feasibility report will be charged back to the people requesting the services. Mr. Schneider explained that there is no provision for doing this. Council Member Kuether explained that more than a $1,000.00 was spent in 1991 for that report and then 80% of the residents petitioned out of the project including Mr. Ross. Council Member Neal asked when the project will be started. Mr. Schneider explained that the report will be brought to the September 12, 1994 City Council meeting and if the project makes sense, the City Council can order plans and specifications and set the public hearing at the same time so that bids could be available at the public hearing. Council Member Neal said he felt that since the water service is so close, it will take a long time to get anything accomplished. Mr. Schneider explained that to just connect Mr. Ross' house requires extending the line about 150 feet. However, there are many other things to be considered during the construction. Council Member Bergeson asked if it would be possible to set the public hearing at this time and then if it is not needed cancel it at that time. Mr. Hawkins said a date can be set now if Mr. Schneider is willing to tell the City Council now that the project is feasible. Council Member Elliott moved to approve Resolution No. 94 - 67 Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the Ware Road Utility Improvements. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether voting no. Resolution No. 94 - 67 can be found at the end of these minutes. Council Member Bergeson asked if Mr. Schneider was comfortable with this time table. Mr. Schneider said the process will take some time and if we have an early winter, construction may have to wait until spring. Council Member Bergeson said he would suggest setting the public hearing tonight. Mr. Hawkins said that this is frequently done, however, the report must be present at the public hearing. Mr. Schneider reported to the City Council that the project is feasible and the feasibility report will be brought to the City Council at the September 12, 1994 meeting. He suggested setting the public hearing tonight. Council Member Bergeson suggested that a public hearing be set at the end of this Council meeting. PAGE 22 1 1